Standard Model

Disassembly
- Compress coil spring using a coil spring compressor tool (e.g. a Klann tool) until the piston rod is unloaded.
- To loosen the bolting between piston rod and spring strut mount, hold a 7 mm Allen wrench against the piston rod.

CAUTION: Do not under any circumstances use a power impact wrench to loosen or tighten the fastening nut.

- Remove all parts from the piston rod.

NOTE: When installing new parts, follow the allocation given in the spares catalog.





Assembly
- Use new fastening nut for attaching piston rod to spring strut mount.
- If necessary (when replacing the shock absorber), set the adjustment nut, item 8, to the same position as on the old shock absorber. (Transfer position to new shock absorber).
Lubricate adjustment nut thread with Optimoly TA.
- Shock absorbers of different makes must not be installed on the same axle.
- In the case of progressive coil springs the tighter winding must point towards the spring strut mount.
- It is recommended that coil springs always be replaced in pairs. Follow the allocation given in the spares catalog.





- To tighten the fastening nut on the spring strut mount, use a half-open socket wrench such as a Hazet
This ensures precise compliance with the specified tightening torque of 80 Nm (59 ft lb).
In addition, it is possible to hold a bent 7 mm Allen wrench against the piston rod.

CAUTION: Do not under any circumstances use a power impact wrench to tighten the fastening nut.